IVF 101
By Dr. Courtney Failor Starting a family is an exciting journey, but for the one in six couples facing infertility, it can be a challenging, overwhelming experience. Assisted reproductive technologies (ART), such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), provide hope and help to individuals and couples who are struggling to conceive. IVF is […]
What’s In Your Bag Donna Tuttle?
A Bag Lady with a Purpose By Lainey Berkus | Photography by David Teran Over seven decades ago, an ambitious visionary named Harmon Dobson created the iconic Whataburger brand—a burger so big and delicious, you had to hold it with two hands, and it could only be described with one phrase: “What […]
Brain Science and Female Hormones
How They Shape Mood, Cognition, and Well-Being By Sunita Punjabi, PhD Hormones are mighty chemical messengers that influence nearly every system in the body, including the brain. In women, fluctuating hormone levels—particularly estrogen and progesterone—play a critical role in cognitive function, mood regulation, and overall mental well-being. Understanding the relationship between female hormones […]
Women to Watch – Dr. Erika Gonzalez
Dr. Erika Gonzalez CEO/President, STAAMP Allergy Dr. Erika Gonzalez is an internationally recognized medical professional with extensive experience in allergy/immunology, pediatrics, and clinical research. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical Branch, completed her fellowship at Wilford Hall Medical Center, & served in the United States Air […]
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Learn about colorectal cancer and when to start screenings By Gloria Madera, CHRISTUS Health CHRISTUS Health recognizes March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month by providing crucial information about the second-deadliest cancer in the U.S., which can be detected with screenings. “Colorectal cancer is located in the colon or rectum,” said Dr. […]